Yule 2024 Horoscope: A Ritual of Release and Renewal December 21st

By Dave Green


As the Wheel of the Year turns, Yule (Shortest day/Winter Solstice) invites us to reflect on what we’ve learned, release what no longer serves us, and set powerful intentions for the year ahead. Here’s your guide for this winter solstice, complete with what to let go of, what to focus on, and tools to align with your star sign’s energy.

Here are some simple rituals to help you to embrace the changes in the wheel of the year.

Sit and light your candle, hold your crystal, and breathe in your essential oil to welcome the new light of possibility. You can sit and drink your tea or use the herb on a charcoal disc to create an incense smoke to generate the same effect for you. Take time to sit and reflect on how your year has gone, what no longer needs to be focused upon - and what actions you need to take to make your life the one you wish to have

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Release: Let go of impatience and reactive tendencies that have drained your energy.  
Focus: Draw in inner strength, patience, and the ability to channel your fiery energy toward purposeful goals.  
Affirmation: "I embrace the fire within me, and I shine brightly through every challenge."  
Crystal: Clear Quartz – to amplify your energy and bring clarity to your goals.  
Essential Oil: Peppermint – for invigorating focus and vitality.  
Candle Colour: Red – to reignite your passion and courage.  
Herbal Tea:  Hibiscus - revitalise and energise

 

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Release: Let go of resistance to change and habits that no longer support your growth.  
Focus: Draw in flexibility, creativity, and the ability to build something new on a solid foundation.  
Affirmation: "I create a life of beauty, abundance, and lasting stability."  
Crystal: Selenite – to cleanse stagnant energy and invite divine connection.  
Essential Oil: Cedarwood – to ground and centre your energy.  
Candle Colour: Green – to symbolise growth, abundance, and harmony.  
Herbal Tea:  Peppermint  - Refresh and cleanse

 

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Release: Let go of scattered thoughts and overcommitment that have pulled you in too many directions.  
Focus: Draw in clarity, meaningful connections, and the power of focused communication.  
Affirmation: "I speak my truth with confidence and welcome the wisdom of the universe."  
Crystal: Herkimer Diamond – for mental clarity and enhanced communication.  
Essential Oil: Grapefruit – to uplift and sharpen your focus.  
Candle Colour: Yellow – to inspire creativity and mental brilliance.  
Herbal Tea:  Lemon Balm - soothe and inspire

 

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Release: Let go of emotional burdens and overextending yourself for others at the expense of self-care.  
Focus: Draw in emotional balance, self-love, and the ability to nurture without depleting yourself.  
Affirmation: "I honour my emotions and find strength in my vulnerability."  
Crystal: Moonstone – for emotional balance and intuitive guidance.  
Essential Oil: Spearmint – to cleanse and realign to your spirit.  
Candle Colour: Silver/Grey – to connect with lunar energy and emotional healing.  
Herbal Tea:  Marshmallow - Calming and regenerating

 

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Release: Let go of the need for constant recognition and any fears of not being enough.  
Focus: Draw in quiet confidence, inner reflection, and the joy of simply being.  
Affirmation: "My light inspires others, and I find joy in quiet moments of reflection."

Crystal: Clear or Blue Calcite – to amplify self-worth and inner peace.  
Essential Oil: Bergamot – to uplift your spirit and inspire confidence.  
Candle Colour: Gold or yellow – to celebrate your brilliance and invite abundance. 

Herbal Tea:  Red Clover - Empower and reenergise

 

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Release: Let go of over-perfectionism and the need to control every detail.  
Focus: Draw in flow, trust in the process, and the healing power of simplicity.  
Affirmation: "I honour my growth and trust the unfolding of my journey."  
Crystal: Fluorite – for focus and balance in your purpose.  
Essential Oil: Rosemary – for clarity and grounding energy.  
Candle Colour: White – to cleanse and align with purity of intention.  
Herbal Tea:  Rosemary  - for focus and energising

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Release: Let go of over-compromising and indecision that has kept you stuck.  
Focus: Draw in balance, assertiveness, and the ability to honour your own needs.  
Affirmation: "I bring balance to my relationships and peace to my heart."  
Crystal: Snow Quartz – for harmonising energy and self worth.  
Essential Oil: Ylang Ylang – for emotional equilibrium and inner peace.  
Candle Colour: Pink – to radiate love and foster harmonious relationships.  
Herbal Tea:  Rose - for self love and detoxification

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Release: Let go of grudges and fears of vulnerability that have held you back.  
Focus: Draw in transformation, deep healing, and the courage to fully embrace your power.  
Affirmation: "I release the old to make space for my highest potential."  
Crystal: Black Obsidian – for purification and protective transformation.  
Essential Oil: Clary Sage – to awaken intuition and guide your growth.  
Candle Colour: Black – to absorb and release negative energy.  
Herbal Tea:  Nettle - to cleanse and purify

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Release: Let go of restlessness and distractions that have scattered your energy.  
Focus: Draw in focused adventure, clarity of vision, and a deeper connection to your purpose.  
Affirmation: "I embrace new possibilities with courage and an open heart."  
Crystal: Clear Quartz Point – for optimism and focus on your goals.  
Essential Oil: Lemongrass – to revitalise your spirit and sense of direction.  
Candle Colour: Orange – to inspire vitality and joyous exploration.  
Herbal Tea:  Rosemary - for focus and action

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Release: Let go of self-imposed pressure and rigid structures that no longer serve your growth.  
Focus: Draw in resilience, adaptability, and a vision rooted in authenticity.  
Affirmation: "I am steadfast in my path and guided by my highest aspirations."  
Crystal: Agate – to ground and balance your determination.  
Essential Oil: Frankincense – for spiritual connection and inner focus.  
Candle Colour:  Blue – to symbolise wisdom and depth.  
Herbal Tea:  Lavender - sooth and calming

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

Release: Let go of detachment and limiting beliefs that have dulled your creativity.  
Focus: Draw in inspired vision, meaningful connection, and innovative thinking.  
Affirmation: "I embrace my unique vision and share my gifts with the world."  
Crystal: Apophyllite – for insight and connection to higher guidance.  
Essential Oil: Eucalyptus – for mental clarity and fresh inspiration.  
Candle Colour: Purple – to awaken intuition and connect to higher realms.  
Herbal Tea:  Peppermint - for clarity and focus

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Release: Let go of escapism and emotional heaviness that has clouded your intuition.  
Focus: Draw in spiritual alignment, dream clarity, and a deeper sense of self-trust.  
Affirmation: "I flow with the rhythm of the universe, trusting my inner wisdom."  
Crystal: Snow Quartz – for calming energy and intuitive insights.  
Essential Oil: Lavender – for peace, alignment, and dream clarity.  
Candle Colour: Light Blue – to reflect serenity and spiritual connection.  
Herbal Tea:  Mugwort- for vision and self expression

Use these insights to create your Yule ritual. Light your candle with intention, hold your crystal to focus your energy, and anoint yourself or your space with your essential oil. As the light begins to return, so too does your own power to create the life you desire.

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